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Duryodhana Uddhava Vidura Maitreya



Duryodhana, Uddhava, Vidura, and Maitreya are key figures in the Mahabharata and Srimad Bhagavatam, representing 
  1. conflict, 
  2. devotion, 
  3. wisdom, and 
  4. divine guidance, 
respectively; after Krishna's departure, Vidura, insulted by Duryodhana, met Uddhava, who directed him to the sage Maitreya, leading to extensive spiritual dialogues about creation, God, and the universe, forming a core part of Vedic wisdom, as outlined in the Bhagavatam's third canto.

Key Roles & Connections:
  • Duryodhana: The antagonist in the Mahabharata, eldest of the Kauravas, known for his arrogance, rivalry with the Pandavas, and instigator of the Kurukshetra War.
  • Vidura: The wise, righteous half-brother of Dhritarashtra, known for his truthful counsel to Duryodhana (which was rejected) and his ultimate devotion to Krishna.
  • Uddhava: A close associate and cousin of Krishna, who received Krishna's final instructions before His departure from Earth.
  • Maitreya: A great sage who received divine knowledge from Krishna and imparted it to Vidura, detailing cosmic creation and spiritual truths. 
The Narrative Flow (Srimad Bhagavatam):
  1. Insult & Departure: Duryodhana insults Vidura, forcing him to leave his kingdom.
  2. Meeting Uddhava: Vidura travels and meets Uddhava, asking for news of Krishna.
  3. Krishna's Departure: Uddhava, tearfully, informs Vidura that Krishna has returned to His divine abode (Goloka).
  4. Direction to Maitreya: Uddhava, following Krishna's last wish, directs the grieving Vidura to seek out Maitreya for spiritual guidance.
  5. Vidura-Maitreya Dialogue: Vidura meets Maitreya at the source of the Ganges, beginning extensive discussions on divine creation, the nature of God (Brahma), souls (Jiva), and illusion (Maya). 
This sequence highlights a transition from worldly conflict (Duryodhana's pride) to profound spiritual knowledge (Maitreya's teachings to Vidura). 
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